Objectives of the conference are:
- Provide opportunity for participants to review progress and discuss the state of knowledge and practice in the priority areas for development in-line with Sustainable Development Goals, Africa’s development goals, as well as the national development goals of different countries.
- Create a forum for participants to identify solutions for the gaps in the prioritized research theme and sub-themes.
- Provide opportunity for the academia, private sector, government and other stakeholders to identify measures to bolster training, research, innovation and policy making to accelerate development in Africa.
- Strengthen interaction, networking, collaborations and linkages for inclusive and sustainable development.
- Promote and widely disseminate research findings, thus enhancing their international visibility